What personal data is at risk?

Between 29 August and 5 September, customer transactions using debit and credit cards were still encrypted.

But if a HTTP version of the webpage was being used then personal data such as customers’ names, addresses, bank details (sort code and account number) – for example, to set up or amend a direct debit - would not have been encrypted.

What can you do if you think you have been affected?

As a precaution, TV Licensing suggests that you check your bank statements now to ensure there are no unauthorised transactions - and make sure your direct debits haven't been tampered with.

If you detect any suspicious activity on your account, you should contact your bank or building society urgently. If you have any further questions, you should contact TV Licensing on 0300 790 6024.

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A spokesman for TV Licensing, said: “While there is no evidence that anyone’s data has been compromised, for a limited period certain transactions carried out on our website were not as secure as they should have been. This has now been fixed.

"While the risk of anyone having seen any of this data is low, because we take data security seriously we’ve written to people who may have sent their bank details to our website during this period to alert them and advise them to speak to their bank if they see any unusual activity. The issue did not affect credit or debit card details which were encrypted throughout.

"We’re really sorry this happened but want to reassure customers that the risk is low and we’ve taken action to ensure it doesn't happen again. There is no evidence of any attack and we’ve found no evidence of any unauthorised access to information.

“We’ve published further information on our website which can be found at www.tvlicensing.co.uk/secure"